Divine Mercy Crusades marches on

DIVINE MERCY CRUSADES MARCH ON … The Divine Mercy Crusade of St Theresa’s Parish, Serian launched in February, continued to march on. On 9 April, a Holy Year Seminar with the theme “Divine Mercy as a way of life” was held at St Peter’s Church, Kpg Lebor, Serian. The programme lined up included talks, sharings, recitation of the Rosary and Divine Mercy prayers, veneration of the Holy Image. The Holy Mass was presided over by Fr Paul Herry, rector of the parish. The programme was overwhelmingly received.

Pope Francis on Thursday releases a video message accompanying his prayer intention for this June, that "all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus."

Pope Francis spoke at the General Audience about the protests in the United States following the killing of George Floyd, saying we cannot claim to defend the sacredness of every human life while turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion.

Calling on faith in the Holy Spirit's presence amid civil unrest and a global pandemic, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis celebrated Pentecost May 31 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul.